Fake Cop Arrested in Bihar for Extortion and Train Murder
Bihar police arrest Rohit Tiwari, 25, for impersonating police, extorting train passengers, and pushing a man off a moving train after a failed extortion bid.
Polity & Governance
Rouse Avenue Court Defers Hearing on Wrestlers' Appeal Against Brij Bhushan Acquittal
The Rouse Avenue court has postponed to September 28 the hearing on an appeal by four women wrestlers challenging the acquittal of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and Vinod Tomar.
Revanth Reddy Casts Political Battle as Gandhi Parivar vs Sangh Parivar
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy framed India's political contest as Gandhi Parivar versus Sangh Parivar and said his sole dream is to make Rahul Gandhi PM, drawing a sharp BJP response.
Rodriguez Returns From US Visit With No Deals and No Election Date
Delcy Rodriguez left New York without firm deals or an election date, as analysts say Washington's sway over Caracas is deepening.
Two Arrested in Darbhanga After Minor Alleges Assault Following Lift Offer
Two youths have been arrested in Bihar's Darbhanga district after a minor girl alleged she was sexually assaulted following a motorcycle lift from her examination centre.
Ghost Rumour at Chitkara University Sparks Late-Night Protests in Patiala
A viral 'ghost' video triggered protests at Chitkara University in Patiala, with students alleging a death and missing girls, claims denied by officials.
CEC Gyanesh Kumar's Family: A Household of Civil Servants
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's family includes his two daughters, both civil servants, and two sons-in-law who are IAS officers.
BJP Sweeps Rajasthan Civic Polls, Wins Nine of Ten Mayoral Seats
BJP won mayoral posts in nine of Rajasthan's 10 municipal corporations, with Congress taking only Bikaner, as cross-voting and rebellion hit both parties.
Stones, Eggs Thrown at Kunal Ghosh's Car in Hooghly; MLA Blames 'Jungle Raj'
Trinamool MLA Kunal Ghosh's car was attacked with stones and eggs by a mob in Hooghly while he was en route to a Mamata Banerjee rally. The rear windshield was shattered.
Jharkhand: FIR after father alleges gang rape of 13-year-old in Gumla
A father in Gumla district has alleged his 13-year-old daughter was gang-raped and beaten; an FIR has been lodged at Palkot police station.
Kerala Names New Heads for Cultural Akademies, Ending Months-Long Vacuum
Kerala has appointed chairpersons and secretaries for its major cultural institutions, filling a leadership gap of over four months.
AFSPA Extended in Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh for Six Months (2026-09-26)
The Union Home Ministry has extended AFSPA in parts of Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh for another six months from October 1, 2026.
Amaravati as sole capital by law makes three-capitals petitions infructuous: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that writ petitions against the three-capitals plan are infructuous after Parliament made Amaravati the State's sole capital by law.
Jagan Mohan Reddy Seeks Review of EC Appointment Law After Poll Panel Rift
YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has urged a review of the 2023 law governing Election Commissioner appointments, citing concerns over internal dissent in the poll body.
Badrinath cultural festival draws objections over music and dance at shrine
A two-day Army-backed cultural festival at Badrinath has triggered a row over amplified music and dance, with religious figures and politicians questioning its appropriateness at the shrine.
Harish Rawat Appears Before ED in 2016 VPDO Recruitment Case
Former Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat appeared before the ED in Dehradun for questioning in a 2016 recruitment exam case.
Mandeep K Bhandari Appointed CBSE Chairperson After OSM Lapses
Senior IAS officer Mandeep K Bhandari has been appointed CBSE chairperson, months after the board faced scrutiny over lapses in its On-Screen Marking system.
MDMA case accused stabbed outside Vadakara police station; partner held
A 22-year-old accused in the Vadakara MDMA case was stabbed outside the police station by her partner and later shifted to a Kozhikode hospital with serious injuries.
Kharge's 'Bhajan Clubbing' Jibe at PM Modi Draws Sharp BJP Retort
Priyank Kharge criticised PM Modi for attending a bhajan clubbing event while staying silent on Election Commission questions; the BJP accused the Congress of insulting bhajan and bhakti traditions.
Uddhav Thackeray Demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar's Removal and Jail, Fresh Polls in Three States
Uddhav Thackeray sought the sacking and imprisonment of CEC Gyanesh Kumar and fresh elections in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, urging opposition unity.